Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health worker to join Trafford early intervention service.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our specialist service for people aged 14-35 experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
We have a full time and a part time vacancy
Based on The Department of health implementation guidelines Early Intervention Services:
Reduce the stigma associated with psychosis.
Improve professional and lay awareness of the symptoms of psychosis and the need for early assessment.
Reduce the length of time young people remain undiagnosed and untreated.
Develop meaningful engagement, provide evidence based interventions and promote recovery from the outset.
Increase stability in the lives of service users, facilitate development and personal fulfilment.
Provide a user led service, i.e. a seamless service available for those from age 14 to 35 years (on acceptance) that effectively integrates child, adolescent and adult mental health services and works in partnership with primary care, education, social services, youth and other services.
Main duties of the job
We are a very dedicated, highly motivated, and dynamic team. We offer a range of biological, psychological and social interventions and have a commitment to personal & professional development and staff wellbeing.
We are committed to improving the service and to developing our staff. We are very passionate about staff wellbeing We pride ourselves on excellent standards of care for both our service users and families and the staff that we work with.
We work very closely with Service users and families, offering family interventions and carer education/support. We value Service User involvement and encourage participation in service developments on many levels including opportunities for peer support roles and involvement in the recruitment process.
The role of the care coordinator is to coordinate an evidence based care plan to meet the needs of the service user and their loved ones.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
v To manage a caseload of people with complex mental health and social care needs, using evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and document these in accordance with local and national standards and guidance.
v To have care-coordination responsibilities for an agreed number of clients on the first episode and extended assessment pathway within the team.
v To participate in the assessment of people referred to the team with possible first episode psychosis.
v To participate in the operational systems and the development of the Early Intervention team.
v To provide leadership for junior staff, multi-disciplinary support staff and students through formal supervision, education and appraisal.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
v To manage a caseload of people with complex mental health and social care needs, using evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and document these in accordance with local and national standards and guidance.
v To have care-coordination responsibilities for an agreed number of clients on the first episode and extended assessment pathway within the team.
v To participate in the assessment of people referred to the team with possible first episode psychosis.
v To participate in the operational systems and the development of the Early Intervention team.
v To provide leadership for junior staff, multi-disciplinary support staff and students through formal supervision, education and appraisal.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
training
Essential
- A core professional qualification in nursing or social worker
Desirable
- post qualifying training in psychosocial interventions or family intervention
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people experiencing psychosis or similar difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of working in Acute or community mental health services
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Good knowledge and application of Managing Risk
Desirable
- Experience of delivering interventions to manage risk in an inpatient/community settting
Person Specification
training
Essential
- A core professional qualification in nursing or social worker
Desirable
- post qualifying training in psychosocial interventions or family intervention
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people experiencing psychosis or similar difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of working in Acute or community mental health services
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Good knowledge and application of Managing Risk
Desirable
- Experience of delivering interventions to manage risk in an inpatient/community settting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
